Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 55.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,499 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Hilo
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Cedar Falls, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.7% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher